When the trade ministers of the so-called Group of Seven, or G7, nations met in Paris this week, they were supposed to be talking about the most pressing issues facing global trade, including critical minerals and the impact of the Iran war.
For more than two months, there have hardly been any merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing blockade. Africa is being hit by the full brunt of the conflict in the Middle East, with canceled flights, long lines at petrol stations, and barren fields across the continent.
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A US trade court has dealt a fresh blow to President Donald Trump's tariff strategy, ruling that his new 10% global tariffs were unlawful.
Richard Brown runs Proof Culture, a sneaker accessory company, out of his Ohio home. As a small importer, he's struggled to navigate toward tariff refunds.
The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail? A ceasefire has been in place between the US and Iran after weeks of fighting, with Washington now seeking ways out of the conflict with Iran. Two options are on the table.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was lifting tariffs on whisky from the United Kingdom, in a gesture to King Charles III and Queen Camilla after their royal state visit.
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India's pharmaceutical industry, the backbone of global generic drug supply, is coming under pressure as the Iran war disrupts energy markets and trade routes. India is the largest producer of generic drugs, which are cheaper pharmaceutical products made to match brand-name drugs in quality and performance as well as safety.
For Alex Ootoowak, watching the speckled gray narwhals migrate in the icy waters of the Arctic during hunting season is a cherished childhood memory.
On Monday, the U.S. Customs portal will start accepting refund requests from businesses that paid President Trump's tariffs before the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional. Nickolai Hammar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Nickolai Hammar/NPR After weeks of waiting to hear how — or whether — the U.S.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports and ceasefire is holding, Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief.